Wumao (Hutiaotan) Earth Forest
物茂土林
Yuanmou's earliest-developed earth forest, with screen-shaped, curtain-shaped, and castle-shaped pillars densely packed in its gullies. It is ideal for watching the sunrise in the early morning.
Wumao Earth Forest lies in the Hutiaotan area of Wumao Township in northwest Yuanmou County, and is also known as Hutiaotan Earth Forest. It is the core of the Yuanmou Earth Forest National 4A Scenic Area. Its pillars are mainly castle-shaped, screen-shaped, and curtain-shaped, reaching over 40 meters in height, and its winding gullies resemble a maze. The gravel caps and bedding layers on the pillars are clearly visible, giving the site high educational value. Visitors often come early to watch the sunrise, then spend the afternoon at Langbapu for the sunset. It is about 1 hour by car from the county seat. Tickets cost about 80 yuan, and a combined ticket with Xinhua Earth Forest costs about 100 yuan (confirm on site).
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Banguo Earth Forest
- Jinsha River at Yuanmou
- Langbapu (Xinhua) Earth Forest
- Yuanmou Man Museum
- Yuanmou Man Site